Portland, Maine Holidays

Nautical charm

For a true taste of nautical culture, Portland, Maine is a city full of maritime heritage and delicious seafood. Offering bustling waterfronts, plenty of fishing excursions and fresh, decadent lobsters dishes, a trip here will be plain sailing. Read more...

The Best Western Merry Manor Inn invites you to come relax with us at one of Portland Maine’s fine lodging facilities. Whether you’re on holiday with the family, or just passing through,you’ll find plenty of amenities and services to help make your stay enjoyable.

This modern all-suite hotel is located close to the airport and close to downtown Portland, and its historic sites, area attractions. The spacious rooms are a great place as a base to explore the surrounding area, and are a good choice for families as well as couples.

The Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront hotel in Portland, Maine is perfectly situated in the city's Historic Old Port District and offers fantastic views of Casco Bay and Portland's working waterfront.

Discover the great outdoors in one of the most picturesque regions of America on this motorhome tour of New England. This suggested itinerary is for two weeks, but you can choose to stay for more or less time wherever you want.

A wonderful 10-day self-drive tour of New England. Taking in the attractions of Boston, the beautiful coastline of Maine and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. You will also explore the stunning state of Vermont and experience the lovely Cape Cod peninsula.

Explore the Beauty of Portland Maine

The hub of Maine life, Portland offers a wealth of delights, from historic buildings and cutting-edge art to scenic coastline, fantastic shopping and an incredible food and drink scene. In short, it offers all the perks of urban life but in a compact area and all without the crowds, congestion, expense of much bigger cities.

Portland has a long-standing connection with the sea and vestiges of its once booming maritime trade are still clear today, especially around the atmospheric working wharfs of Commercial Street. In more recent decades, Portland has been busily reinventing itself and is now widely reputed as one of America’s most exciting up-and-coming small cities. This is most evident in the thriving Old Port district, an historic area featuring attractive redbrick buildings, restored warehouses and a lively street culture. Here you’ll find a wealth of hip coffee shops, boutiques and bars lining the bustling waterfront and picturesque cobblestone streets.

Head to Congress Street for an exciting dose of the city’s flourishing art scene. The Portland Museum of Art is not to be missed, but there are countless more galleries, studios and art-inspired tours and events to dive into. Other stand-out cultural venues in Portland’s Art district include the Children’s Museum of Maine, Institute of Contemporary Art, SPACE gallery and copious theatre houses.

Portland is particularly renowned for its exceptionally high concentration of restaurants and watering holes. In fact, it’s become something of a foodie mecca, offering everything from fine dining to tantalising ethnic eats, farm-to-table fare and of course the freshest of seafood. Tuck into great value Vietnamese or Thai, seek out an eco-conscious vegan eatery, feast on lobster and other classic local staples, then wash it down at any number of quality craft breweries.

As a small city nestled on a peninsula in Casco Bay, Portland offers easy access to the great outdoors and all the quintessential aspects of a Maine holiday. Within the city you’ll find acres of trails, cycleways and parkland to explore. Head out to the coast for beautiful beaches, seaside villages, historic forts, lighthouses and spectacular views, all within easy reach of the city. Fast ferries also plough routes between dozens of offshore islands, perfect for those in search of a peaceful retreat.

Top reasons to visit Portland, Maine

Big city attractions and sophistication: Beautiful architecture, charming streets and a smattering of excellent galleries, museums and performance spaces

Urban thrills and spills: Head to The Old Port district for hundreds of boutiques, coffee shops, microbreweries and vibrant nightlife

Food and drink: Portland is home to one of the densest concentrations of restaurants on the East coast. With something to suit every taste and budget, it doesn’t get much more delicious, innovative or diverse

Escape is never far away: Take a scenic ride around on the mail boat. This commuter ferry will take you around Casco Bay and past some of the most stunning shoreline scenery

Portland Maine Information

There are a wide variety of things to see and do whilst staying in Portland Maine. Check out our travel guides for some of the highlights, top tips and travel inspiration from our American Sky Experts, along with some essential information you may need for your holiday.

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